Medical-Surgical RN
Beaufort, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Beaufort, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Details

• Adult Medical-Surgical Oncology unit (22 beds)
• Unit: 5T
• Nurses will float to the Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed
• Travelers must have Stepdown/PCU experience in addition to Med Surg experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only
• Chemotherapy certification may be required for Oncology/Infusion nurses; not required for this Med Surg/Oncology unit
• NIH Stroke Certification required for Med Surg RNs

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Meditech

Dress Code

• Scrubs not provided; royal blue/white colors required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Criminal background check required within 6 months (or 30 days for new candidates) before start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgements must be signed prior to start
• Relias program modules (~81 modules) must be completed before first shift and orientation

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (annual questionnaire thereafter)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or facility-specific declination
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: titer or vaccination series with boosters or declination form
• Hepatitis B: positive titer or vaccine series required; declination form if negative
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required year-round
• COVID vaccination or declination required
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 6 months (or 30 days for new candidates); instant tests not accepted

Documentation and History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation required if previously completed assignments through any agency
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units
• Internal evaluation required if worked with the facility for over 2 years

Additional Notes

• Shift includes weekdays, every other weekend, float, and holidays as needed
• Facility is strict on documentation and compliance requirements
• Orientation may include up to 8 hours of module completion time

This position is ideal for RNs with solid Med Surg and Stepdown/PCU experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina.